Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) at Ossining Bakery

With the closing of Cidade, Ossining Bakery has been offering Portugese tarts on the weekends. First try, a year or so ago, was underwhelming but I discovered if you stop by sat mornings, they're pretty good. The custard is a tad too sweet but the shell is flaky and delicious. Not as good as flushing bakery or even tai pan in manhattan, but a much shorter drive from nothern westchester.

Summer is in full swing, which (hopefully) means trips to the park or the beach. If you’re taking a picnic along, you should know a few food safety rules so you can pack, transport, and eat your meal without the threat of food poisoning. Liz Weinandy

This classic should be in every Southern woman's repertoire. A moist, delicious Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake pleases crowds of all ages, and is the perfect dessert to bring to a neighbor, to a potluck, or to a summer party.